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¡Hola!  Welcome to m-episode 1.9 of the Live Lingua Spanish Podcast.   In this section, we're going to learn how to say “How are you?” in Spanish in different circumstances.   Now, this might sound simple — but in Spanish, we have both formal and informal, and to add another twist in there, it's even more complicated when talking to a group of people.   Asking “How are you guys?” or “How are you girls?” has it's own way of being said in Spanish. If you're going to ask one person how they are doing, you'd say “¿Cómo está?”   That's formal, but you could make it more formal by saying “¿Cómo está usted? You don't have to add the pronoun, but you can. In an informal setting among friends, you would say “¿Cómo estás?”   If we're talking plural, whether three people or a million people, you would say “¿Cómo están?” With the pronoun, that would be, “¿Cómo están ustedes?”   Notice that we don't actually have gender differences here, which makes it a little easier. We don't have to worry about Mr. and Mrs. when we're asking this.   In this section we practice saying “How are you?” in the formal singular ‘usted' or informal ‘tú' form as well as the plural ‘ustedes' form.   Note that in most of Latin America there is no different formal and informal for the plural.   Enjoy this m-episode.   Let's get started!   ¡Empecemos! ------ To read the transcripts of this m-episode additional free practice you can find it on our website here:   https://www.livelingua.com/podcast/1-9-asking-people-how-they-are-doing/   If you are enjoying the podcast you can subscribe so you and leave a review (¡gracias!) where ever you like to get your podcasts:   iTunes   Stitcher   Google Plays   ¡Hasta pronto!

Twins Talk it Up Episode 44: Tech and Modern Mentoring   In this Episode, we speak with Microsoft's Vice President of US Channel Sales, Sherlaender "Lani" Phillips. In addition to serving on several Boards and her volunteer work, she also champions Microsoft’s Black and African American partner growth initiative. This initiative also includes their partnership with the Black Channel Partner Alliance (BCPA). She is completely comfortable with being an example and model for women wanting to thrive in technology. She also believes in providing a platform through her 'Modern Mentoring Sessions' for professionals looking to grow in their own careers. We cannot wait for Lani's leadership book around leading with your head and heart, and it will include her concept of 'Modern Mentoring' with 15 attributes of what it means to be a modern leader. We also look forward to seeing her take the stage with a TEDx Talk. Lani shares with us her “6 steps to having an authentic conversation”? This was born from the challenges we've experienced around social injustices and the need to have difficult conversations. Those steps are: 1. Show up & Listen with Empathy 2. Be Vulnerable 3. Demonstrate Active Listening 4. Validate Feelings 5. Asking How you can Help 6. Follow Through (Action)   To learn more about Lani Phillips, visit https://laniphillips.com/   ----more----   If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you. Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice.  Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value.  Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs. Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills.  They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”.   Support and Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/twinstalkitup IG: @dsbleadershipgroup Twitter: @dsbleadership LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/ Facebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/ Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

Twins Talk it Up Episode 44: Tech and Modern Mentoring   In this Episode, we speak with Microsoft's Vice President of US Channel Sales, Sherlaender "Lani" Phillips. In addition to serving on several Boards and her volunteer work, she also champions Microsoft's Black and African American partner growth initiative. This initiative also includes their partnership with the Black Channel Partner Alliance (BCPA). She is completely comfortable with being an example and model for women wanting to thrive in technology. She also believes in providing a platform through her 'Modern Mentoring Sessions' for professionals looking to grow in their own careers. We cannot wait for Lani's leadership book around leading with your head and heart, and it will include her concept of 'Modern Mentoring' with 15 attributes of what it means to be a modern leader. We also look forward to seeing her take the stage with a TEDx Talk. Lani shares with us her “6 steps to having an authentic conversation”? This was born from the challenges we've experienced around social injustices and the need to have difficult conversations. Those steps are: 1. Show up & Listen with Empathy 2. Be Vulnerable 3. Demonstrate Active Listening 4. Validate Feelings 5. Asking How you can Help 6. Follow Through (Action)   To learn more about Lani Phillips, visit https://laniphillips.com/   ----more----   If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you. Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice.  Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value.  Along the way, let's crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs. Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills.  They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”.     Support and Follow us: Instagram: @twinstalkitup Instagram:  @dsbleadershipgroup Twitter:  @dsbleadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/ LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/ Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUp Facebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/ Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

2021 may feel like an all-new landscape, but our host Roland Frasier has the keys to growth despite the economic and social conditions we find ourselves in. Today (and last week), Roland unpacks several strategies that you can take to grow your business, and it’s actually much easier than you might think. This is part 2; check out episode 232 (if you haven’t already).  Who Is Roland Frasier? As the Co-founder or principal of 5 different Inc, Magazine's fastest-growing companies (e-commerce, e-learning, SaaS + real estate), Roland is a serial entrepreneur who has built or sold over 30 businesses with adjusted sales ranging from $3 million to just under $4 billion. He’s a mentor and investor and an excellent podcaster too! Read more about Roland here. In Part 1, Roland Covered How can I get more leads? How do I get the right hires or team to build Infrastructure? How can I increase our Lifetime Customer Value? Listen To This Episode If You’re Asking: How can I increase our margins? How can I better adapt when things are changing? How can I access the capital we need? Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Business Lunch with Roland Frasier? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Hit Subscribe on ApplePodcasts and leave us an honest review! Your feedback will help us improve the show and connect us with more high flyers like you. You can also find us on these platforms here.  Follow Roland Frasier On Facebook  On Instagram  Through his Website  Also Mentioned In This Episode Get a free book from our partners at Conversion Fanatics. Follow Business Lunch Podcast On Twitter On YouTube

¡Hola!  Welcome to m-episode 1.9 of the Live Lingua Spanish Podcast. In this section, we’re going to learn how to say “How are you?” in Spanish in different circumstances. Now, this might sound simple — but in Spanish, we have both formal and informal, and to add another twist in there, it’s even more complicated when talking to a group of people. Asking “How are you guys?” or “How are you girls?” has it’s own way of being said in Spanish. If you’re going to ask one person how they are doing, you’d say “¿Cómo está?” That’s formal, but you could make it more formal by saying “¿Cómo está usted? You don’t have to add the pronoun, but you can. In an informal setting among friends, you would say “¿Cómo estás?” If we’re talking plural, whether three people or a million people, you would say “¿Cómo están?” With the pronoun, that would be, “¿Cómo están ustedes?” Notice that we don’t actually have gender differences here, which makes it a little easier. We don’t have to worry about Mr. and Mrs. when we’re asking this. In this section we practice saying “How are you?” in the formal singular ‘usted’ or informal ‘tú’ form as well as the plural ‘ustedes’ form. Note that in most of Latin America there is no different formal and informal for the plural. Enjoy this m-episode.  Let’s get started.  Empezamos. ------ To read the transcripts of this m-episode additional free practice you can find it on our website here: https://www.livelingua.com/podcast/1-9-asking-people-how-they-are-doing/ If you are enjoying the podcast you can subscribe so you and leave a review (¡gracias!) where ever you like to get your podcasts: iTunes   Stitcher   Google Plays   ¡Hasta pronto!  

¡Hola!  Welcome to m-episode 1.4 of the Live Lingua Spanish Podcast. In this section, we’re going to learn how to say “How are you?” in Spanish in different circumstances. Now, this might sound simple — but in Spanish, we have both formal and informal, and to add another twist in there, it’s even more complicated when talking to a group of people. Asking “How are you guys?” or “How are you girls?” has it’s own way of being said in Spanish. If you’re going to ask one person how they are doing, you’d say “¿Cómo está?” That’s formal, but you could make it more formal by saying “¿Cómo está usted? You don’t have to add the pronoun, but you can. In an informal setting among friends, you would say “¿Cómo estás?” If we’re talking plural, whether three people or a million people, you would say “¿Cómo están?” With the pronoun, that would be, “¿Cómo están ustedes?” Notice that we don’t actually have gender differences here, which makes it a little easier. We don’t have to worry about Mr. and Mrs. when we’re asking this. In this section we practice saying “How are you?” in the formal singular ‘usted’ or informal ‘tú’ form as well as the plural ‘ustedes’ form. Note that in most of Latin America there is no different formal and informal for the plural. Enjoy this m-episode.  Let’s get started.  Empezamos. ------ To read the transcripts of this m-episode additional free practice you can find it on our website here: https://www.livelingua.com/podcast/1-9-asking-people-how-they-are-doing/ If you are enjoying the podcast you can subscribe so you and leave a review (¡gracias!) where ever you like to get your podcasts: iTunes Stitcher Google Plays ¡Hasta pronto!  

We're all craving human connection right now more than ever, which is difficult because we can't physically connect with other humans.  So how do we create connections online? Where do we start? How do we bridge that gap, or take the first step? I'm sharing 10 ways today, that you can begin to connect and create relationships online because it can seem scary and intimidating at first.  These tips and ideas are just a starting point to help you see how easy it is to reach out and connect, whether it's someone you would really love to collaborate in business with, or you just love their vibe and want to start building a friendship.  Breaking down the points for you, we're going to talk about: Engaging Letting people into YOUR brand and who YOU are Think of the humans, not the #'s Showing up consistently Asking "How can I support YOU?" Start a Movement Give, Give, Give Collaboration Pay to Play Be Bold & take the first step I've got a  big announcement too. I have a brand new program called Speak Your Truth Academy opening its' doors May 19, 2020.   This program is all about how to use your personal story to leverage & build an actual business. You have a story, everyone has a story and I want to start to help more female entrepreneurs use their voice to speak up and to share their truth to actually impact and reach the people that they want to reach and make money doing it. This will be the very first time I'm running it, and I've got some really, really special things planned for it. I can't wait to share the details. So if you want to be the first to know all the things and get a little sneak peek as to what's coming down the line, make sure to jump on the waitlist!   Don’t forget I’ll be going live on Instagram & Facebook every weekday at 8am ET until the global pandemic / quarantine / isolation is over, whenever that may be. Come join me over there!! Look for references from today’s episodes?  Find them all here: We’re Not Really Strangers Cards Jessica Yellin on Instagram SPEAK YOUR TRUTH ACADEMY WAITLIST ROOM TO GROW PODCAST EPISODES: Episode #147 - [BIZ TIPS]Show Your Face on Live Video without Fear:Getting on Live Video Episode #144 - [BIZ TIPS]How an Awkward Introvert Makes Friends Around The Globe Episdoe #118- The Dark Side of Social Media:Stalking, Protecting Your Privacy & Mental Health Questions?  Comments? Want to connect and chat about this episode? You can email me at info@emilygoughcoaching.com, or DM me over on Instagram @emilygoughcoach or Facebook at Emily Gough Coaching.  I would absolutely love to connect with you and thank you for listening in real life and here any takeaways you had from this or other episodes!.  It makes me day to see you listening to the podcast and fills me up with pure joy. Seriously.  See you on the ‘gram! If Instagram and Facebook aren’t your jam, send me a good old fashioned email!  info@emilygoughcoaching.com BRAND NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY Find Emily Online: Emily Gough Coaching Room to Grow Podcast

Small Biz Matters – a half hour program each week where you can work ON your business rather than IN it.with Alexi Boyd, broadcaster, advocate and small business owner.Date: 5 May 2020   Business Survival Guide ~ Helping businesses survive & thrive in these uncertain times With special guest Wayne Wanders, the Real CFO Can you remember the last time your business was impacted in the way it has been in the last 2 months? Or how fast and furious the impact on the whole economy; therefore your clients, suppliers, stakeholders, connections (basically everyone) have been affected? The biggest question of all, were you ready for this? We didn’t have a crystal ball but if you and your business lived through the GFC or had a major downturn did you take that experience and learn from it, creating a form of preparedness which might have helped? Well, you probably didn’t have the right person with you to recognise this experience or help you learn from their’s. Wayne Wanders is a virtual CFO who brings with him 35 years as a certified accountant and decades of experience with real businesses at every stage of their lifecycle. He doesn’t just gift advice he rolls up his sleeves and works alongside the businesses to understand how their businesses work and get back in control.  Welcome to the show Wayne. Topics we’ll be covering: Decisions around staff Remember for most businesses your staff is your most important asset. You need to make sure you look after them, otherwise when the economy turns, they may leave you and you can’t deliver when the opportunity is there. Key decisions you can make around your staff include: Identify those staff that support your existing customers and those who don’t. For those staff that are not supporting your existing customers, determine what you can do to reduce costs. Do you really need this position? Can they work less days or take a commensurate pay cut? Do they have leave they can take? what can be done to make them more effective? If you are cutting salaries, make sure you are taking less as well. Staff won’t like if they are the only ones with reduced incomes Just remember: Just be aware that inefficient and ineffective staff are often outputs of inefficient and ineffective systems and processes. In this scenario, don’t forget one of the golden rules which is, challenge all business assumptions and ask if the business can be done another way. It is always easier to change processes in slow times than rush times. In rush times people take shortcuts, which may hurt in the longer run. In slow times people have the time to implement the change properly and things run smoother afterwards. Decisions around expenses Key rules: Don’t be petty, unfair or unreasonable with your staff. Make sure decisions do not adversely impact your existing customers Look at the list of items you are spending money on, don’t forget those pesky direct debits. Can you now do that meeting via Skype saving on travel? What suppliers can you go to and re-negotiate prices. If you carry stock, what can you do to reduce stock levels? (slow moving stock- get cash by selling at a discount and don’t reorder in the short term.) Can you use a credit card to extend payment terms?. Can you extend payment terms with your supplier? Can you short term lease some equipment rather than buying it? Looking after your existing customers Unless you are in a recession proof industry you may need to let go of any ambition for short term growth and instead focus on avoiding collapsing and calling in the administrator. Do, focus on is your existing customers. Generally, the second biggest asset of your business! It is cheaper to keep an existing customer than win a new customer. If you need to cut costs, make sure it does not adversely impact your existing customers. If at all possible, do something to improve the benefits you provide to your existing customers. Maybe it is better customer service. Maybe you have been able to reduce some costs and you pass some of this onto your customers. Tell your customers what you are doing to help them! Now if you do this well, when the economy turns, you are ready to restart your growth with your existing loyal customer base. And you can take advantage of the opportunities presented by other competitors not servicing their clients properly, and possibly not even surviving. To find out more go to their website: www.arealcfo.com.au   Leaning from the expats : HIghlIghting the basic mistooks your copy With special guest Adam Zuchetti, journalist and copy expert! Are you a wordsmith? One skill many small businesses lack is the ability to sing our own praises. And it means that our website, our social media posts and any copy we write lacks that which it is intended - to advertise us. It also means that your grant funding applications, attempts to win business awards or attract positive media coverage might fall short of highlighting your achievements and you miss out because you’re not fantastic at constructing sentences oozing with your own praises. Here’s a question: If you read the copy on your website, would grammatical errors jump out at you like they would your reader, who might think that’s unprofessional? Similarly, can you sit down and answer several questions about your successes and your journey? Or, are you like many businesses, not so crash hot at the word thingy. Well, today on Small Biz Matters we’re going to learn from an expert - Adam Zuchetti is a freelance journalist and copywriter, with over 13 years’ experience across business, real estate and personal finance. He was the long-time editor of My Business – one of Australia’s longest-running publications for small and medium businesses – and host of its podcasts, webcasts and the high-profile My Business Awards. Adam also recently launched into business for himself, co-founding personalised pet subscription and gifting business Paws N’ All (so he knows all about starting from scratch like the rest of us!) Welcome to the show Adam. Topics we’ll be covering: What should be your process when creating a written piece of content (journalism) Common mistake is to start at the beginning. But what do you want to achieve: what’s your purpose for writing this? Is this marketing? Is it social to be shared? Is it an award submission? Is it a government briefing/proposal? Look at the end messaging first and what result you hope it generates for you, then work backwards. Plot out with your main bullet points such as research, an interview, testimonials & key messages Think about the tone you want to use. Government should be formal, but marketing can vary depending on the type of customer you want to attract and whether you offer a premium, discount or mid-level type of service. Social media is generally quite conversational and often uses abbreviations. For digital texts, take a look at your SEO too - that’s search engine optimisation, or how easy it is for Google to find you. You may have dedicated keywords or keyphrases that you should incorporate into your copy & headings, or hashtags to include on social media. Be flexible - You have an idea of what YOU want but the research, or the info from another person might be a real nugget you need to allow to develop Then write your heading and especially your opening paragraph LAST. When working with a journalist for the purposes of PR, what do you suggest is a good way to approach them to suggest a piece of content? Few key tips: Target the right media. You’d be surprised as a business journalist the number of pitches I receive about home decorating tips! It’s exactly the same as customers coming to your restaurant looking to buy light globes and hammers, for example. I’d also say that, just like any type of content you create, it will depend on what you’re hoping to achieve. Local media - radio, newspapers, newsletters, community Facebook groups etc - can be great for reaching out to customers; industry media can position you as a technical expert/innovator in your field’ small business media are always looking for stories that inspire others or demonstrate learnings that others can follow. Pitch it at a time you’re available to talk. I once received a great pitch about a really topical news subject, but when I tried contacting the business owner for an interview, it turned out he was away on holiday for 2 weeks with no phone access. So story didn’t run, and they’d wasted the spending on PR. If you’re offering a customer as a case study, prep them first on what to expect and what you’d like them to convey. (e.g. example of the real estate agent & grieving widower) I always recommend you set up a Google Alert - that way you can track what is being said about you and your business online. This will email you a list of links to posts or articles that mention you - and not just media articles, but things like customer reviews too! Finally, remember that a journalist is a person just like you! We’re not the devil out to get you. And we may just become a new customer of yours if you show us the same level of honesty, friendliness and integrity that you show other customers! Grant writing - What are the typical mistakes you see which can see people making in the places where they really should be: Autocorrect issues, apps which help you write - e.g. Volvo incident on Twitter Typos are such easy mistakes to fix but can really work against you/make you look cheap & nasty and not attentive to detail “e.g. manging director”. I’ve even seen someone spell the name of their own business wrong! Make sure you answer the question - even if it seems like it’s the same question worded differently. And answer it fully - you have failed if your reader is left with more questions than answers or has to look elsewhere to fill gaps in their knowledge. Copy & paste is the devil - looks lazy, particularly bad if you’re positioning yourself as a leader in your field. Rushed applications. This isn’t school leaving your assignment until the night before - rushed copy shows through, and again, it’s not a good look. Waffling is never good. Have your key points, deliver them concisely and back it up with supporting evidence. Is it really obvious as an award judge when other people are writing a submission for you? It can be, but that’s why professional writers exist! You can also use someone who knows you as a person. Want those first-hand insights, experiences, stories, anecdotes to make your story come to life. Marketing speak can stand out and work against you - it’s basically just the pushy salesperson in written form. But on the flipside, I’ve seen business leaders win awards where the submission was entirely written by their staff - that demonstrates just how valued their leadership is! At the end of the day, think about who’s reading it: a bored judge won’t be inspired to give you the gong, and a government official won’t be inclined to give you grant funding if you’re not saying more than is already available on your website. Is there a disconnect between what you’re writing and what’s being read & how do you fix Get someone else to read and critique - ask them what are you trying to say? Even in the media industry, we have this level of secondary oversight through sub-editors. Industry jargon. Your customer/reader/whoever may not understand what you’re talking about, even though you understand it inside out. Third or first person - more empowering & trustworthy to use I/us/we. We is great too, as it gives the warm and fuzzy feeling of being part of a community, versus the more dictatorial reception of I say this, you do this. Can you make it personal? Asking “How can we help you?” sounds rhetorical or hollow, but “how can we help you, Alexi?” is very direct and almost demands a response. Don’t forget about your team and how they can contribute - integrating customer FAQs & feedback to make it real-world relatable (PLUS if your customer-facing staff receive the same FAQs, why not build content around that? You’ll pick up new traffic on Google and new followers on social media; you can also improve your website to (better) answer these questions etc. Using this copy for other purposes: A grant application can be a great tool for adapting your business plan - risk mitigation, marketing, finances, supply chain, route to market etc. It can really be team-building to create content together - everyone has different insights/backgrounds/contributions they can make, which will make your content/award submission/grant proposal much richer & more thorough. And your staff will appreciate being able to contribute. Social media is a great testing ground - one technique is delivering a piece of content 5 different ways/on 5 different days & see where you get the best response. Is time of day important for example? Do some words/images work much better than others? The immediate feedback is so valuable. E.g. story of breastfeeding mothers and 2am was a major peak in views. To find out more go to Adam’s website: www.adamzuchetti.com

DC’s Mike James and Mollie Ames discuss: Reminding people that sports are classified as entirely non-essential; in a pandemic or no pandemic.  (Part 1 of the Podcast only content) Ask An Expert: In Week 2 of this segment we're asking Cleveland Chef Jason Molinari of Molinari's Culinary what advice he has to offer in how best to safely shop, clean, cook, eat and store food during this pandemic. . (Part 2 of the Podcast only content, begins around the 1:00:00 mark) Lachlan MacKinnon’s Let Me Tell You A Story: “The Breaks” (begins around the 1:16:00 mark) Asking "How come?" to some of life's grander mysteries during this pandemic and finding out each question has the same answer. A couple broken arm stories eerily similar to Lachlan's. (Part 3 of the Podcast only content, begins around the 1:54:00 mark) A few more "How come?" questions (and still getting the same answer). Mollie’s Weekly Report(s): Playing guess that Minor League Baseball Promotional Night for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. (Part 4 of the Podcast only content, begins at the 2:40:00 mark) More of Mollie’s Weekly Reports, terrestrial edition! Stretching exercises to better groom oneself, needing an Ad Blocker more than ever, pandemic ingenuity is definitely a thing, and apparently Brownie The Elf needs some sensitivity training. All this and so much more on this episode of the Defend Cleveland Podcast. Enjoy~ To contribute to this 100% listener supported show please go to our Patreon page by clicking here. Check out Lachlan MacKinnon’s best selling book, ‘Let Me Tell You A Story: Small Stories Of A Large Family’! Thank yous to  91.1-FM WRUW Cleveland for being home to the show, and to the city that inspires us, Cleveland, Ohio. Your recommended listening for the week is the new album 'Gingerbread House Explosion' by Euros Childs available via National Elf Records.  The intro and outro to Lachlan’s segment is the song “My Summer In Traction” by the band Ohio Civil War , and it’s used with permission.

Asking WHY drives the conversation up, to a more strategic level. Asking HOW drives the conversation down, to an implementation level. So says Alan Weiss, author of The Million Dollar Consultant. That's a great way to think of it. Thanks to Noah Kagan for featuring Alan on a recent episode of his podcast. Here's a link to more of Alan's stuff... https://alanweiss.com/ #why #ask #strategicthinking

What would be the best way to start an Influence podcast than with Paul Cherry, who wrote 3 books on Questions. It was so hard to choose between all of the questions and frameworks Paul gives in the Interview. Here are some: The biggest flaw most people make: Asking "How was your day?" What he asked his teenage daughter in the midst of exams when she broke up with her boyfriend to stay focused. How Managers can coach their people to solve their problems themselves - a manager who has used this, saved 18h in a week! How to build empathy and connection with another person. And so much more. I am humbled to talk with such great people. His Homepage: https://pbresults.com

  Ken Mossman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-mossman-3649b5/) , who has specialised in coaching men for the past two decades, joins us this show. He is here to provide his knowledge on vulnerability and why men do not generally like being open. Ken also gives advice for building stronger connections.   Why are men terrified of vulnerability?   [0:50] The main reason is because vulnerability has gotten a bad name. It’s been associated with weakness and helplessness, and men don’t want to appear that way. The challenge is when men think it’s not okay to ask for help, as if they are supposed to know all the answers.   “There is this pressure to perform and provide. Is it a bad thing? No. Does it mean that there’s some sort of way in which men come into the world automatically equipped to do those things? The answer to that is also no.”   What is an example of how this plays out at work?   [5:09] One person cannot hold the entire big picture of an immensely complex system, and this example is seen in organizations such as government or large companies.   If someone is running a small business with very few employees, maybe that one person does know more than anyone else about the business. When the system becomes larger, there’s no single person who can know everything that’s going on.   Why are men being starved for vulnerability?   [7:44] We are all social creatures and Ken believes what men are really starved for is deep connection. Vulnerability is a key piece of openness and willingness to engage. Many men have been socialized to stay away from those things. It can be a frightening step.   What challenges do men face to be more vulnerable?   [9:27] Everything starts with awareness. The first piece is to notice that there is something you are hungry for….like making deeper connections. Like making connections that matter and having conversations that go beyond sports, beyond business. Nothing wrong with sports or business, but notice there is a huger for beyond.   “I may be in a great relationship with my wife or life partner, but that one relationship can’t hold all of my needs and wants in that hunger for connection with other men.” In the desire of true connection with vulnerability, there is nothing to prove and there is no competition. So how does one measure the connection. So it becomes dicey how does one see the connection. What are some examples of these conversations that build connections?   [11:47] There are two aspects: Opening the door into yourself. Asking “How well do I actually know myself?” Opening to the unknown. This comes back to vulnerability. “If I sit down with you and have a coffee or a beer with no agenda, I really don’t know where this conversation is going to go.” Its about –  How are you REALLY doing? What tips can Ken give for men to be less terrified?   [13:24] Ask “How are you doing?  and How are you you really doing?”, Be willing to go first and be willing to be a little bit frightened. That’s a big ask because men usually don’t like to do that. On the flip side, be willing to have the same questions asked of yourself and be willing to share what comes up in the moment. https://www.cirruscoaching.com/index.html (https://www.cirruscoaching.com)

The reason I like marketing so much is that you know when it works, plus I also enjoy the creative process and steps required to make a marketing plan a reality. But a good marketing plan does take time to develop.  Over the past 12 months, I have had to opportunity to speak in front of hundreds of people and after every speaking engagement someone will always ask, "how am I supposed to find time to fit marketing into my already busy schedule”? An Open Mind Finds Solutions That's a really good question and it's one I like because as long as you’re asking HOW it means you’re open to the possibility of finding a solution. Asking HOW questions are also far better than saying, “I don’t have time to do marketing” because by saying I DON’T you’ve already lost.   It’s not about FINDING TIME to do marketing; it’s about MAKING TIME and when you really want to do something you’ll always find a way.   It's About Priorities  At one event, I was talking to a business owner and he mentioned he had zero time to do marketing, because he was flat out, however, while we were talking his phone rang, and it was his wife. She asked if he could leave work early next Tuesday to pick up their daughter from school because she had an appointment elsewhere and couldn't change it. Now, remember, this person just finished telling me he had zero time to do marketing because he was flat out, but what do you think he told his wife?  He said YES of course.  It's Not Really About Time So it’s not really about TIME, it’s about PRIORITIES and what is important to you, and in this particular case his family was a priority, which it should be, but this is when you need to be honest and figure out where marketing fits into your daily, weekly and monthly business priorities? Just like your children are a massive priority in your family life, marketing should be a massive priority in your business life.  However, let's be honest, if marketing bores you senseless and you have no interest in marketing it's going to be a difficult journey. There needs to be some level of desire.  WHO Not HOW So what should you do? The answer is really simple. Ask WHO, not HOW. Instead of trying to work out HOW you're going to fit marketing into your busy schedule, resulting in your brain going into meltdown and finding all the reason why you may not be able to fit it into your busy schedule, why not ask yourself, WHO can I get to help me with my marketing? Geography And don't be limited by geography. The internet has made the world a small place and your WHO may be on the other side of the world.  I've been helping people develop marketing plans for years and I remember last year speaking with clients in Australia, Canada, Greece and the United Kingdom, all in the same week, and the reason I was able to help them with their marketing is because the basic underlying principles of marketing are also not bound by geography.  What Type Of Business Owner Are You? I like to think there are three types of business owners.   You know marketing is not your strength but you want to get better (and you enjoy it): If this is you, you need to start reading books and blogs, listen to podcasts and start attending marketing events, and when you're ready you'd definitely benefit from one-on-one mentoring. You enjoy marketing, but you honestly believe you don’t have time: You need to start with mentoring sooner rather than later, because mentoring is about opening your eyes to the skills you already possess, and I know over a few short months I can easily show you how to find a few extra hours each week and also show you how to involve your team in the marketing process.  You don’t like marketing and have no interest in learning about it: You need to find a WHO, but be careful, there are a lot of companies charging ridiculous fees for doing simple online marketing tasks. No More Excuses  So remember, having no time is no longer a valid excuse because we know we can always find the time and make time if we have a strong enough reason or priority. We all get twenty-four hours per day; it’s how we use them that counts, but if marketing is not your thing, just find a WHO and let them do all the heavy lifting, but whether you do it yourself or you outsource, make sure you start by creating a strategic marketing plan first and foremost.    If you have any marketing question after reading this blog or listening to the podcast, please feel free to email me tf@tysonfranklin.com If you liked this episode You'll also like: Indispensable Marketing (Tactics and Strategies)  Free Downloads Yes, you'll have to give me your email address but don't panic you can get the free info and unsubscribe afterwards.   First 16 Pages of My Book – It’s No Secret There’s Money in Small Business. 12 Secrets to Get More People Through Your Front Door

In this episode of the podcast writer and speaker Jon Acuff talks about writing multiple books and the critical ingredients for a career do over.HIGHLIGHTSHow creative frustration led to the star of Jon's first blogWhy we have a tendency to write off our defining momentsThe great lie of apathy that keeps people standing on the sidelinesThe role that community plays in every creative endeavorExploration as the path to finding our purposeDealing with the weight of other people's voices when we pursue our dreamsWhy we throw logs into the fire that keeps us from doing work that mattersLetting go of our responses and reactions to criticism How to keep self awareness from turning into self obsession Asking How you Can Help vs How you Can SellLessons learned from Jon's time working with Dave RamseyThe 4 critical elements of a career do over QUOTESHard work and hustle tend to reveal purposeWhen you start to see people as your platform, you stand on top of them. Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestselling author of five books including his most recent, Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work and Never Get Stuck. For 17 years he's helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their story, including The Home Depot, Bose, Staples, and the Dave Ramsey Team. Most recently he's spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges, companies and churches. Featured regularly on national media, Jon has been seen on CNN, Fox News, Good Day LA and several other key outlets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.